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PBK

Civil Designer - Katy

PBK, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


DIG Engineers is an award-winning engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. The DIG team works collaboratively with public and private sectors to accurately plan site developments, storm water management, transportation, and more. Join our team of dynamic, creative, bright, and hardworking individuals who strive to help provide economic growth and sustainability for years to come. Here's your chance, are you ready to make a difference?This position involves developing site development and residential subdivision plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, focusing on utility design, erosion control, grading, and drainage plans. The role requires analyzing various materials to identify project constraints, conducting drainage calculations, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the individual will collaborate with project managers, perform design revisions, address regulatory feedback, and oversee the accuracy of other drafters' work

Your impact:•Develop complete sets of plans for site development and residential subdivision projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D including site geometry, utility design, erosion and sediment control, grading drainage plans and details in accordance with client and DIG Engineers design standards.•Analyze surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and the best approach in developing and completing projects on time and on budget.•Perform drainage calculations for water, sanitary and storm sewer design, hydraulic systems, detention ponds, etc.•Independently perform minor designs, complete redlines and plan revisions.•Independently address comments from regulatory agency reviews.•Research and review deeds, ordinances, technical reports, municipal, state and federal codes to ensure compliance.•Collaborate with project managers and design staff to provide status updates, discuss challenges, and address plan revisions.•Review the work of other drafting personnel to ensure accuracy and conformance to design requirements.•Collaborate with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs.•Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards.•Proactively work with the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction to obtain plan approval and permits.Here's What You'll Need:•Associate's Degree preferred but not required.•High proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.•Full range of visual depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.•Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to occasionally travel overnight.•At least two years of relevant AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience.•Experience in site development, land development and/or municipal work including utility design is required.•Ability to understand and strictly adhere to established customer quality requirements without deviation.•Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.•Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

This position will begin in Houston but will ultimately end up working in Katy once we move into that office.